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the Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a cemetery for Jews in Beaconsfield Road, Willesden, London Borough of Brent.

It opened in 1873 on a 20-acre (0.08 km2) site.
More properly, it is the Willesden United Synagogue Cemetery


Some of the notable persons interred there are:
- see above link for more info on each person -


* Asher Asher (1837?1889), first Scottish Jew to enter the medical profession. In London, he was secretary of its Great Synagogue, and then the first secretary of the United Synagogue.

*I Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), co-discoverer of the structure of DNA

* Barney Barnato (1852-1897), financier

* Dudley Joel (1904-1941), businessman, politician, World War II naval officer

* Jim Joel (1895-1992), businessman, racehorse owner

* Alfred Charles de Rothschild (1842-1918), Governor of the Bank of England

* Anthony Nathan de Rothschild (1810-1876)

* Charles Rothschild (1877-1923)

* Charlotte von Rothschild (1819-1884)

* Hannah Rothschild, Countess of Rosebery (1851-1890)

* James A. de Rothschild (1878-1957)

* Leopold de Rothschild (1845-1917)

* Lionel Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild (1868-1937)

* Lionel de Rothschild (1808-1879)

* Lionel Nathan de Rothschild (1882-1942)

* Mayer Amschel de Rothschild (1818-1874)

* Nathan Mayer Rothschild, 1st Baron Rothschild (1840-1915), banker, politician

* Marcus Samuel (1853-1927), 1st Viscount Bearsted, banker and a founder of Shell Oil Co.

* Sir Albert Sassoon

* Sir Edward Sassoon, 2nd Baronet, of Kensington Gore

* Conchita Superv?a (1895-1936), Spanish mezzo-soprano.

* Simeon Solomon (1840-1905), painter

* Sir Julius Vogel (1835-1899), Prime Minister of New Zealand

* Giulia Warwick (1857 - 1904), opera singer

William STALLARD
- was born in London in 1840 to:
William STALLARD (1816-1854) & Harriet COOK (1821-1881) * see notes below

- William (jnr) was a Publican/Hotel Proprietor in Nelson. In 1874 (at least) he had the MINER'S ARMS Hotel, corner of Collingwood and Hardy street. The Miners' Arms Hotel was built in 1855. Henry Jasper was a landlord before William. The hotel was later renamed as the Panama Hotel and rebuilt in 1883.
The Panama Hotel closed in July 1976
- William died 3 April 1885 aged 45
3 April 1885 at his residence, Panama Hotel, after a long and painful illnes, William Stallard, aged 45 years. Deeply regretted by all.
- he is buried in Fairfield cemetery, Trafalgar st, Nelson (as is his father)
4 April 1892 In loving memory of William Stallard, who departed this life on April 3rd, 1885, aged 45 years
Though we miss him, but how sadly
None but bleeding hearts can tell
Earth has lost him, heaven has found him,
E'er the Lord's done all things well

William was married to Amelia DEMENT (1843-1915) on 18 September 1862 at Christ Church, Nelson by the Bishop of Nelson
- Amelia was the eldest daughter of William DEMENT (1814-1900, a bricklayer from Jersey) & Mary Ann SAMWAYS (1817-1910) of Hardy street, Nelson (both are buried Plot 061, Block 03 at Wakapuaka)
Amelia died 16 May 1915 in Wellington aged 72 & is buried at Karori

William & Amelia had 7 known CHILDREN
... 1
1863 - 1932 Alice 'Emily' Stallard
- Alice married Frederick Batters VAUSE (1847-1902) in 1886
- they had 3 children:
1886 - 1935 Ruby Alice Vause
- Ruby married Henry Bertram REID (1880-1950) in 1905
1888 - 1957 Sydney Frederick William Vause
- Sydney married Nellie Isabella WEBB (1890-1955) in 1913 (they are buried Karori)
1890 - 1960 Constance Reta Vause
30 April 1902 at his residence, Wakatu Hotel, Frederick Batters Vause, aged 45 years
1 May 1902 The Friends of the late Frederick Batters Vause are informed that his Funeral will leave his late residence, Wakatu Hotel this (Thursday) afternoon, at three o'clock, for the New Cemetery.
COURT ROBIN HOOD, A.O.F. - Members of the above Court are requested to meet at the Court Room today at 2.30 p.m. to attend the funeral of our late Bro. F. B. Vause - J. Hurley, C.R.
NELSON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE - Members are requested to assemble at the Station House at 2.30 this afternoon, for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late Member, F. B. Vause - C. R. Harley, Secretary
10 June 1902 PROBATE - On the motion of Mr Harley, probate of the will of Frederick Batters Vause was yesterday granted by Mr H. W. Robinson, Registrar of the Supreme Court, to Alice Emily Vause, the executrix named in the will
7 May 1902 I, ALICE EMILY VAUSE, of the City of Nelson, widow, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Magistrate's Courthouse, Nelson, on the Second day of June, 1902, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License (with eleven o'clock extension) for a house, situate at Collingwood-street, Nelson (Wakatu Hotel), containing seventeen rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family
20 Feb 1903 I, ALICE EMILY VAUSE, of Nelson, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Collingwood Street, Nelson, known as the Wakatu-Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Nelson on the First day of June, 1903, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to George Hogg, my appointee


... 2
1864 - 1943 Arthur William Stallard
- Arthur married Nellie Elizabeth HALL (1868-1939) in 1886
- they had 2 children in Nelson:
1887 - 1964 Ruby Florence Aroha Stallard
- married George Robert DRURY in 1910 & moved to Sydney, Australia
1890 - 1930 Keith William Stallard
- Keith married Rose EDWARDS (1881-1957) in 1913 in Nelson & had 5 children
Nellie died 8 July 1939 aged 71
Arthur died 25 March 1943 aged 79
- they are buried Plot 034, Block 10 at Wakapuaka cemetery
27 Oct 1904 SELLING by PUBLIC AUCTION - LOT 1, Part of section No 444, City of Nelson, containing seven perches more or less, having a frontage to Hardy-street of 20ft 6in by a depth extending back at right angles to the said frontage 90ft. Title under Land Transfer Act subject to lease, of part of same (20ft 6in by 67 feet) to Arthur William Stallard for 7 years from 1st March 1901, at a rental of ?52 per annum (2012 equivalent of $167 a week)


... 3
1867 - 1937 Harry Walter Stallard
19 March 1900 the N.Z. ROUGH RIDERS (Boer War) - the 5th Contingent, Nelson. The final selection was made by Captain Littlejohn, Surgeon-Major Pearless and Quarter-Master Coleman, as follows:
William Edmond BROWN, Nelson Rifles, Farrier (#2441)
John Edwin Thomas BURNETT, Waimea Rifles
William Wilson GODDARD, Stoke Rifles (#2476)
Ralph Vincent JAMES, Stoke Rifles (Trooper 2483, died from Enteric Fever, Nov 1900)
John Charles KIRWAN, Stoke Rifles
Timothy McGEE, Nelson Rifles
Alfred James McMURRAY, Waimea Rifles (#2500)
Edwin Nelson SNOOK, Waimea Rifles (also served WWI, Gunner 2/942)
Harry Walter STALLARD, H Battery, Saddler (#2521)
John Robert WATSON, Nelson Rifles, Farrier (#2532)
John Walter RICHARDS, H Battey (#2513)
- Harry returned from war on the 'Tagus' in July 1901


... 4
1869 - 1932 Constance Adele Stallard
- Constance married Sidney Arthur Buxton BLACK (1869-1906) in 1893
3 July 1893 at Bishopdale Chapel, by the Right Rev the Bishop of Nelon, Sidney A. Buxton Black, youngest son of William Black, to Constance Adele, second daughter of the late William Stallard, both of Nelson
Sidney was the Hon. Secretary of the Nelson, Philosophical Society
4 July 1893 A quiet wedding, though one in which a good deal of interest was evinced by the many friends of the happy couple, took place yesterday, the ceremony being performed by his Lordship, the Bishop of Nelson in the Bishopdale Chapel. The bridegroom was Mr Sidney Black, a grandson of the late Mr E. Buxton and the bride the second daughter of Mrs Stallard, of Hardy street. Later on Mrs Stallard entertained a large number of guests and the very best of wishes for the future happiness of the bride and bridegroom were cordially expressed. After the ceremony Mr Black and his bride drove to the Waimea, where they spend the early part of the honeymoon
- they had 3 children:
1894 - 1970 Everilda Adele Buxton Black
- Everilda married Clarence Nathaniel NEWMAN (1891-1973) in 1926
1898 - 1945 Adrian Buxton Black
- Adran married Ena WALLINGFORD in 1929
1900 - 1917 Colin Buxton Black
- Colin served in WWI as Private 3/2744 with NZEF, 22nd Reinforcements New Zealand Medical Corps. His mother was then living at 9 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Adrian DIED OF WOUNDS 15 Oct 1917 in Belgium
1 Sep 1897 In the Nelson Supreme Court yesterday, on the motion of Mr Moore, letters of administration in the estate of Everilda Henderson Black, deceased (1835-1897) were granted to Sidney Arthur Buxton Black
30 March 1906 In the Supreme Court, in Chambers, at Wellington, on the 16th inst., his Honor Mr Justice Cooper, on the application of Mr E. B. Moore, granted probate of the will of Sidney Arthur Buxton Black, deceased, to Constance Adele Black, the sole executrix named in the will


... 5
1872 - 1928 Francis Bertram Stallard
- Francis married Isabella Adelia DAWSON (1874-1965) in 1907
- they had a daughter:
1908 - 2001 Isobel Estelle Stallard
- Isobel married Frank William MARSHALL (1906-1995)
Francis died in Reefton, West Coast & Isabella died in Nightcaps, Southland 37 years later


... 6
1874 - 1954 Ethel 'Blanche' Stallard
- Ethel married Halstead Thomas HARLEY in 1902
- they had 2 known sons:
1917 - John Rhodes Harley
1918 - 1975 William Donald Harley


... 7
1877 - ? Hilda Louise Stallard
- in Dec 1891 Hilda was at the Sacred Heart High School in Nelson and won a prize for Elementary Drawing & Mapping


NOTES - DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER
20 June 1895 ... On Tuesday last there passed away another of the oldest of the Nelson settlers, and a lady whose goodness of heart will long be remembered by all who had the privilege of her acquaintance. The late Mrs Waters was a native of Bath, but she came to this Colony in the ship Sir Charles Forbes in the year 1842, together with her first huband Mr William Stallard. Shortly after their arrival they went to reside at Wakapuaka, and while living there Mr Stallard invented a machine for dressing flax, in which industry he engaged. At that time troubles with the natives in that district were not infrequent and after residing there some time, Mr and Mrs Stallard removed to town, where Mr Stallard, who was a plumber and glazier by trade, started business in those lines. While thus following his calling he made the lead light windows for he original Church on the hills and which now find a position in the Cathderal. It was about the year 1845, we believe, that Mr Stallard died, and a few years later his widow married the late Mr W. R. Waters (Harriet married William Ridd Waters (1830-1881) in 1857), who succeeded the late Mr Joseph Levien as Mayor of this city and who for many years occupied a seat in the Council. He was too, a prominent member of the Ancient Order of Foresters and there are any who can yet testify to the general interest which he took in the welfare of Friendly Socities. The deceased might have been better known had she been more self-assertive, but she was of a retiring disposition. Her acts of kindness and generosity were numerous, but she permitted not her left hand to know what was done by the right. Mrs Waters experienced her full share of the troubles and anxieies of the early settlers and was able to relate many an interesting and an exciting anecdote of the early days. She has left sorrowing, three sons and one daughter, all of them married, as well as twenty-five grand children and six great grandchildren
the 4 children were:
1840 - 1885 William Arthur Stallard, born in London
- William married Amelia DEMENT
- they had 7 children, as above
WILLIAM died in Nelson 3 April 1885
... on April 3, at his residence, Panama Hotel Nelson, after a long and painful illness, William Stallard, aged 42 years. Deeply regretted by all
1847 - 1918 Francis Stallard, born in Nelson
- he married Frances 'Fanny' JAMES (1858-1947) in 1874
- they had 2 children
? 1875 - 1950 Francis John William Stallard
? 1877 - 1945 Edward George Stallard
FRANCIS died in Nelson 16 Nov 1918 *see OBITUARY at end
FANNY died aged 89 & buried Plot 2, Block H at Collinfwood cemetery
1850 - 1927 Edward Boxall Stallard, born in Nelson
- Edward married Mary Jane RABYJOHNS (1853-1924) in NSW, Australia in 1873
- they had 8 children
? 1874 - 1875 Harriet Mabel Stallard (died Young, NSW)
? 1876 - 1955 Albert Edward Stallard
? 1878 - 1935 Walter Francis Stallard
? 1880 - 1959 Edith Clarice Stallard
? 1884 - 1889 Frances Eveline Stallard (died Nymagee, NSW)
? 1886 - 1973 Frederick William Stallard
? 1888 - 1961 Arthur Bertram Stallard
? 1892 - 1945 Hubert Henry Stallard
EDWARD died in Goulburn, NSW, Australia in 1927
1851 - 1906 Ellen Lucy Stallard, born in Nelson
- married William Coleman (1844-1918) of Wollongong, NSW in Nelson, 1874
- they had 12 children
? 1875 - 1939 Bernard Francis Peter Coleman
? 1876 - 1937 Harriett Alice Mary Coleman
? 1878 - 1914 Constance Annie Lucy Coleman
? 1880 - 1966 William John Hallard Coleman
? 1883 - 1914 Edward Bernard Berkeley Coleman
? 1884 - 1964 Sydney James Murray Coleman
? 1886 - 1945 Eugene John Graham Coleman
? 1888 - 1975 Norman Athol Coleman
? 1889 - 1889 Emily Coleman
? 1890 - 1890 born still baby Coleman
? 1891 - 1958 Richmond Roy Coleman
? 1893 - 1966 Godfrey Steven Hall Coleman
ELLEN died in Wellington 3 Dec 1906 aged 55
WILLIAM died in Richmond, Nelson 27 May 1918 aged 74
- they are buried together Plot 57, Row 10, Old Block at Richmond cemetery


*OBITUARY of Francis Stallard
... On Saturday afternoon there passed away at Nelson a very old and highly esteemed resident of Collingwood in the person of Mr Francis Stallard, who first went to reside in the Golden Bay township some fifty-one years ago. Mr Stallard was born in Nelson seventy-one years ago, his father having been one of the 1842 settlers. At the early age of sixteen years he went to the Waikato as a volunteer, and took part in the fighting there, and was one of those entitled to wear the New Zealand War medal. He learned the trade of a baker, but after his apprenticeship was concluded he had a turn at goldmining, both in Collingwood and on the West Coast, and met with some success. Subsequently he opened a storekeeper's business at Collingwood, and then added a bakery. He became identified with the business and social life of Collingwood, and was one of the best known and most respected of its residents. He was for a long period of years harbourmaster of Collingwood Park. Mr Stallard was a prominent member of Court Aorere, of the Foresters' Order, on a number of occasions representing that Court at the Nelson District meetings. He was also a member of the Southern Star Lodge of Freemasons, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest of the active members. Mr Stallard married Miss James, a member of a well-known Collingwood family, and his widow survives him, as do his two sons, Captain F. J. Stallard, on active service in France, and Private E. G. Stallard, now in Featherston Military Camp. The interment will take place at Collingwood

WILLIAM ABSOLUM (1822-1900) William was a sailor (especially whaling boats) and had been to New Zealand a number of times. As he married in Auckland in 1850 he settled and farmed in Otahuhu prior to that ..

William married Katherine 'Kate' Leslie (1833-1899) in Otahuhu, Auckland on 1 April 1850. Kate was born 1833 in County Sligo, Ireland, a daughter of William Leslie (1806-1892) & Ann Corrigan (1802-1882) who emigrated to NZ on the 'Ann' which left Belfast Xmas Day 1847, arriving into Auckland 16 May 1848. Kate married William Absolum 2 years after arriving, when she was 17

they had 12 known children
(can be seen in full at William's link above)
1851 - 1905 Sarah Anne Absolum (+Bell)
1852 - 1852 Robert Absolum (infant)
1855 - 1924 Annie Absolum (+Sommer)
1957 - 1924 Abraham Absolum (+Baker)
1859 - 1945 William Absolum (+Haslett)
1862 - 1940 Kate Absolum (+Hunt)
1864 - 1933 Robert Leslie Absolum (+Huxtable)
1967 - 1960 George Latimer Absolum (+Lennard)
1868 - 1869 Fanny Gertrude Absolum (9 months)
1870 - 1920 Walter Ernest Absolum (+Gillies)
1872 - 1955 Nellie Christina Absolum (+Williams)
1875 - 1963 Hubert Graham Absolum (+Benson)

Daily Southern Cross, 8 Feb 1859
IMPOUNDED at the Public Pound Otahuhu, by W. Absolum, for trespass in his Grass Paddock at Otahuhu, 1 Yellow Poley Cow, Grey Face, White Belly. Branded EL off ribbs, R (in diamond) near Rump x near Ribs. Owner unknown. No damages claimed. If not claimed within 11 days after the date of this notice, application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for the Sale of the above mentioned Cow, agreeably to the provisions of the Impounding Act, 1856J. HALL, Pound Keeper

Daily Southern Cross, 27 Aug 1862
10s REWARD STRAYED, from Flat Bush, and last seen at Scotch Church, four EWES and three LAMBS - Apply to Mr ABSOLUM, Otahuhu

Daily Southern Cross, 7 March 1863
TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS - TENDERS will be received on SATURDAY next and until WEDNESDAY, the 11th inst., for the ERECTION of a DWELLING-HOUSE, at Otahuhu for Mr W. Absolum. Plans and specifications can be seen at Mr W. McCaul's, High-street. R.S. ANDERSON, Architect. N.B. - Not bound to receive the lowest tender

Daily Southern Cross, 1 Sep 1863
LOST, a Chestnut PONY, about 14½ hands high - marked on the near shoulder black, like an N - on the 21st August, at Papakura, the property of Sergeant MAXWELL, C.T.C.. - £1 reward will be given to any one who will leave the same with Mr WM. ABSOLUM, Otahuhu

Daily Southern Cross, 15 Sep 1863
PROVINCIAL GAZETTE. An Auckland Provincial Gazette was published yesterday. There is a proclamation setting apart land for immigrants expected to arrive. There is a notification declaring the Highways Act to be in full force in the North Tamaki district. Sailing directions for entering the port of Invercargill are published. The Supreme Court is to sit on the 29th inst. under the Debtors and Creditors' Act for the hearing of petition in the matters of William Pritchard; Sir Samuel Osborne Gibbes; and Richard Jame Hunt. The following accepted tenders are published:-
* Carting scoria ash to Otahuhu, William Absolum 3s 8d per cubic yard
* cutting bush road (six miles), Great North Road, Burns and Chaplin, 5s per chain
* erecting toll house at Newmarket, John Booth, £187 15s ($18,587 in Sept 2009)
* working and keeping repair in the Panmure punt and boat from the 1st September till 31st December, Robert Robertson, £15 10s per month

Daily Southern Cross, 15 Nov 1866
The following are the names of the ratepayers, with the assessed value of property and amount of rate
* W. Absolum £810 - £1 13s 9d . In Nov 2009 this was: property value $76,784 - annual rates of $107

Daily Southern Cross, 11 Jan 1868
A PUBLIC MEETING of COUNTRY SETTLERS of the Electoral Districts of Raglan and Franklin will be held at 4 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 14th instant, at the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, for the purpose of taking into consideration the working of Provincial Government, so far as regards the Country Interest of the Province
. signed
John Scott
William Absolum
Mathew Fleming
H. S. Andrews
Richard McGee
J. Gordon
C. A. Bowden
W. T. Bassett
H. W. Vercoe
Charles Shepherd
William Hall
Samuel Luke
E. P. Donnelly
John Wallace

Daily Southern Cross, 28 Nov 1868
THE TRIANGLE For sale on Tuesday, December, at two o'clock, unless previously disposed of, 20 ACRES of MOWING GRASS, in one or more lots (a heavy crop), now growing on Mr J. W. Hall's Farm at Mangere. - Apply to Mr WILLIAM ABSOLUM, or to ALFRED BUCKLAND

Daily Southern Cross, 29 Dec 1869
OTAHUHU - BOXING DAY. In common with the other country villages, Otahuhu held out sport and entertainments of no mean order on Monday to all who willed to visit the charming village of the South .. the various events were duly announced and successfully carried out under the able and energetic management of Messrs. C. Goodwill, W. Absolum, H. Scurrah and T. Rogers, in the ground known as the Village Green, situated between the Star and Criterion Hotels. Seldom has Otahuhu been graced with so much beauty and fashion as on this occasion ...

Daily Southern Cross, 11 Feb 1871
AUCKLAND BOILING DOWN COMPANY, Otahuhu
The first attempt at boiling down in this province took place at the company's establishment on Tuesday last .. The mustering-yards and killing-house are so arranged and situated that there is no time lost, or unnecessary labour employed, in placing the meat in the boiling-down vat .. the building is well ventilated to allow the fat to cool as quickly as possible .. the company have entered into an agreement with Mr W. Absolum to take all the hind legs, at 2½ per lb ...

*See also Pirongia Bells posted 21 Jan 2014 by David Bell, includes photo of William

In 1886 William was the Pound Keeper at Otahuhu

1883 - 1891 Otahuhu Ratebooks Index
William Leslie (his father-in-law) was the owner of the property and William Absolum was the occupier of A10, Sec 1, 1 acre. William Leslie was the owner of other Auckland properties

Kate Absolum died 9 May 1899
Waikato Angus, 13 May 1899 - On May 9th 1899, at her late residence, Otahuhu, Catherine, the beloved wife of William Absolum and mother of Mrs H. J. Bell of Pirongia and of W. Absolum of Hamilton, in her 67th year.
* An old Otahuhu identity has passed away in the person of Mrs William Absolum, in her sixty seventh year. She arrived with her parents in the ship 'Ann' in 1848 and has lived in Otahuhu ever since. She has left behind her husband, six grown-up sons, four daughters, besides grandchildren. Mrs Absolum for a great many years was a member of Holy Trinity Church choir. Her remains were interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Otahuhu, Canon Gould was the officiating clergyman.

William Absolum died 21 Aug 1900
NZ Herald, 22 Aug 1900 - On August 21st, at his late residence, Otahuhu, William Absolum. in his 79th year. The funeral will leave for the Church of Englnad Cemetery at 3 p.m. Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation.
* Otahuhu has just lost one of its pioneer settlers in the person of Mr William Absolum, who died on Aug 21, in his 79th year. Mr Absolum arrived in Otahuhu in the early forties. Some 20 years ago the name of William Absolum was one to conjure with in relation to horses, cattle and agricultural matters. His knowledge and advice (which was always most freely given) were most reliable. The deceased took great interest in local matters. For many years he was a member of the Otahuhu Licensing Committee. He was much respected as an upright, kind-hearted man. He leaves behind him six sons and four daughters to mourn their loss.


PHOTO William Absolum
Taken from the link above, Pirongia Bells

...... the family of
William ABSOLUM (1822-1900) of Berkshire England
...........and of
Catherine 'Kate' LESLIE (1833-1899) of County Sligio, Ireland

William Absolum was a sailor (especially whaling boats) and had been to New Zealand a number of times.
As he married in Auckland in 1850 he was a settler prior to that date ..

Catherine 'Kate' Leslie was a daughter of William LESLIE and Ann CORRIGAN of Ireland who emigrated into Auckland on the ANN, leaving Gravesend 5 Oct 1847, Belfast Xmas Day 1847, and arriving 18 May 1848

William and Kate married in Otahuhu in 1850 - making them very early settlers
Their children, all born in Otahuhu, were:
... 1
1851 - 1905 Sarah Anne Absolum
- married Henry James BELL in 1872
their known children:
* 1873 - Clara Elizabeth Bell
* 1876 - William James Bell
* 1878 - Walter Henry Bell
* 1880 - Harold Leslie Bell
* 1881 - Kate Bell
* 1884 - Alice Bell
* 1886 - Frank Norman Bell
* 1887 - Ernest Bell
SARAH ANNE Bell died in Mangapiko, Te Awamutu aged 54
- she is buried in Pirongia

... 2
1852 - 1852 Robert Absolum
- died an infant

... 3
1855 - 1924 Annie Absolum
- married John William SOMMER in 1884
their known children:
* 1891 - Carl William Leslie Sommer
- they moved to Sydney, Australia
ANNIE Sommer died in St Peters, Sydney 7 June 1924 aged 69

... 4
1857 - 1924 Abraham Absolum
- married Georgina BAKER in 1882
their known children:
* 1887 - Harry Hunt Absolum (+ Eileen Annie Perrin Owens)
* 1889 - 1952 Adelaide Margaret Absolum (+ William Platt)
* 1892 - 1985 Dorothy Georgina Absolum (+ Benjamin Bousfield Creagh)
ABRAHAM Absolum died in Otahuhu 19 June 1924 aged 67

... 5
1859 - 1945 William Absolum
- married Mary HASLETT in 1887
their known children:
* 1889 - Walter Russell Absolum
* 1893 - 1973 William Leonard Absolum
* 1899 - 1985 Nellie Mildred Absolum (+ Frank Leslie Kneebone)
WILLIAM Absolum died in Otahuhu 7 October 1945 aged 86

... 6
1862 - 1940 Kate Absolum
- married John HUNT in 1882
their known children:
* 1891 - Henry Farley Hunt
* 1893 - Marjorie Christina Hunt
* 1897 - Marianne Yvonne Hunt
* 1901 - Farley John Hunt
KATE Hunt died 1940 aged 78

... 7
1864 - 1933 Robert Leslie Absolum
- married Charlotte Mary HUXTABLE in 1884
- daughter of John Reid Huxtable & Charlotte Mary JEWILL
their known children:
* 1885 - 1957 Reginald Oswald Absolum
* 1887 - 1943 Olive Kate Absolum
* 1889 - 1890 Fanny Gertrude Absolum (aged 11 months)
* 1890 - 1959 William John Absolum
* 1893 - 1974 Hilda Gertrude Absolum
* 1900 - 1924 Alice Roberta Absolum
* 1902 - 1953 Rita Leslie Absolum
* 1905 - 1987 Clarice Elva Absolum
* 1908 - 109 Elsie Jewel Absolum (aged 3 months)
ROBERT LESLIE Absolum died in Otahuhu 19 December 1933 aged 69

... 8
1867 - 1960 George Latimer Absolum
- married Ida Violet LENNARD (1877-1938) in 1903
their known children:
* 1906 - 1906 Ida Absolum (aged 12 days)
* 1908 - Iris Tangiwai Absolum
* 1910 - 1920 John Lennard Absolum
* 1914 - 1978 Arthur Absolum
GEORGE LATIMER Absolum died 7 June 1960 in Otahuhu aged 93

... 9
1868 - 1869 Fanny Gertrude Absolum
FANNY GERTRUDE Absolum died in Otahuhu 12 April 1869 aged 9 months

... 10
1870 - 1920 Walter Ernest Absolum
- married Kathleen Agaha GILLIES in 1898
their known children:
* 1899 - 1969 Leslie Hubert Absolum
* 1901 - Kathleen Marjorie Mary Absolum
* 1903 - 1980 Walter Ernest Absolum
* 1906 - 1996 Raymond Gillies Absolum
WALTER ERNEST Absolum died aged 2 weeks from 50

... 11
1872 - 1955 Nellie Christina Absolum
- married Harry Woodward WILLIAMS in 1901
NELLIE CHRISTINA Williams died 11 October 1955 aged 82

... 12
1875 - 1963 Hubert Graham Absolum
- married Violet Beatrice May BENSON in 1911
their known children:
1912 - 1941 Graham Absolum
Graham served in WWII as Private 29480, 24 Infantry Battalion, 2nd NZEF. He enlisted from Mercer/Hamilton. His next of kin was his mother at 12 Queens Avenue, Frankton, Hamilton. Graham was killed in action on 24 Nov 1941 aged 29 at Sidi Rezegh, Western Desert during enemy counter attack. Graham was orderly to Captain Henry Hall McDonald (23612), who was also killed in the skirmish
HUBERT GRAHAM Absolum died 23 March 1963 in Papakura aged 88

TIMELINE
DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 8th February 1859
IMPOUNDED at the Public Pound Otahuhu, by W. Absolum, for trespass in his Grass Paddock at Otahuhu, 1 Yellow Poley Cow, Grey Face, White Belly. Branded EL off ribbs, R (in diamond) near Rump x near Ribs. Owner unknown. No damages claimed. If not claimed within 11 days after the date of this notice, application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for the Sale of the above mentioned Cow, agreeably to the provisions of the Impounding Act, 1856J. HALL, Pound Keeper

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 27 August 1862
10s REWARD
STRAYED, from Flat Bush, and last seen at Scotch Church, four EWES and three LAMBS - Apply to MR ABSOLUM, Otahuhu

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 7 March 1863
TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS
TENDERS will be received on SATURDAY next and until WEDNESDAY, the 11th inst., for the ERECTION of a DWELLING-HOUSE, at Otahuhu for Mr W. Absolum.
Plans and pecifications can be seen at Mr W. McCAUL'S, High-street
R.S. ANDERSON, Architect. N.B.- Not bound to receive the lowest tender

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 1 September 1863
LOST, a Chestnut PONY, about 14? hands high - marked on the near shoulder black, like an N - on the 21st August, at Papakura, the property of Sergeant MAXWELL, C.T.C.. - ?1 reward will be given to any one who will leave the same with Mr WM. ABSOLUM, Otahuhu

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 15 September 1863
PROVINCIAL GAZETTE
An Auckland Provincial Gazette was published yesterday. There is a proclamation setting apart land for immigrants expected to arrive. There is a notification declaring the Highways Act to be in full force in the North Tamaki district. Sailing directions for entering the port of Invercargill are published. The Supreme Court is to sit on the 29th inst. under the Debtors and Creditors' Act for the hearing of petition in the matters of William Pritchard; Sir Samuel Osborne Gibbes; and Richard Jame Hunt. The following accepted tenders are published:-
Carting scoria ash to Otahuhu, William Absolum 3s 8d per cubic yard
cutting bush road (six miles), Great North Road, Burns and Chaplin, 5s per chain
erecting toll house at Newmarket, John Booth, ?187 15s ($18,587 in Sept 2009)
working and keeping repair in the Panmure punt and boat from the 1st September till 31st December, Robert Robertson, ?15 10s per month

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 15 November 1866
The following are the names of the ratepayers, with the assessed value of property and amount of rate
W. Absolum ?810 - ?1 13s 9d
(In November 2009) this was: property value $76,784 - annual rates of $107

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 11 January 1868
A PUBLIC MEETING of COUNTRY SETTLERS of the Electoral Districts of Raglan and Franklin will be held at 4 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 14th instant, at the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, for the purpose of taking into consideration the working of Provincial Government, so far as regards the Country InteresT of the Province
signed
John Scott
William Absolum
Mathew Fleming
H. S. Andrews
Richard McGee
J. Gordon
C. A. Bowden
W. T. Bassett
H. W. Vercoe
Charles Shepherd
William Hall
Samuel Luke
E. P. Donnelly
John Wallace

DAILY SOUTHREN CROSS 28 November 1868
THE TRIANGLE For sale on Tuesday, December, at two o'clock, unless previously disposed of, 20 ACRES of MOWING GRASS, in one or more lots (a heavy crop), now growing on Mr J. W. Hall's Farm at Mangere. - Apply to Mr WILLIAM ABSOLUM, or to ALFRED BUCKLAND

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 29 December 1869
OTAHUHU - BOXING DAY
In common with the other country villages, Otahuhu held out sport and entertainments of no mean order on Monday to all who willed to visit the charming village of the South ... the various events were duly announced and successflly carried out under the able and energetic management of Messrs. C. Goodwill, W. Absolum, H. Scurrah and T. Rogers, in the ground known as the Village Green, situated between the Star and Criterion Hotels. Seldom has Otahuhu been graced with so much beauty and fashion as on this occasion ...

DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS 11 February 1871
AUCKLAND BOILING DOWN COMPANY, OTAHUHU
The first attempt at boiling down in this province took place at the company's establishment on Tuesday last. .. The mustering-yards and killing-house are so arranged and situated that there is no time lost, or unnecessary labour employed, in placing the meat in the boiling-down vat ... the building is well ventilated to allow the fat to cool as quickly as possible ... the company have entered into an agreement with Mr W. Absolum to take all the hind legs, at 2? per lb ...


NOTE
see also Pirongia Bells posted 21 Jan 2014 by David Bell, includes photo of William

WILLIAM ADAMS and Emma Dixon were the first white couple to be married in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand

They married in 1854 and had 16 children - 8 boys and 8 girls, all born in Masterton.
I am still researching and adding these children

Emma arrived in New Zealand on the 'Arab'

written for DrewMc who wrote on 2019-05-25 ..
Pearl Challis was my great Aunt and lived in Lumsden, NZ. Her father William Aitken, we think remarried after his first wife, (nee Elizabeth Towers) died, in 1910. Her maiden name was Aitken, she was often called Pearlie. Her Father, was William Aitken, born about 1871. William Aitken, married Elizabeth Towers, about 1894 in Dunedin. Elizabeth was born about 1873, in England and died on the 31st Mar, 1910 in Dunedin. We don't yet have conclusive proof, that Elizabeth was her actual mother, as the registration of a birth, had to be done within 6 weeks, of a child being born. However as Elizabeth had just died, this small formality may have been overlooked, after her death. William Aitken may also have married again.

The family of WILLIAM AITKEN
..His parents & siblings:
Alexander Aitken was born 24 April 1841 in Scotland to Thomas Aitken & Margaret Cowie.
Margaret Craig was born 28 Sep 1849 in Lanarkshire, Scotland to William Craig & Margaret Allen.

Alexander & Margaret married in Lanark, Scotland 22 Oct 1867. They sailed from Greenock, Scotland, 14 Dec 1867, on the 'Viola', with 125+ other immigrants, arriving in Port Chalmers 12 March 1868
OF NOTE Margaret's brother, James Craig (1840-1924) had emigrated from Lancashire to NZ earlier and was probably their sponsor. James married Williamina McDonald (1844-1896 also from Scotland), 2 months before William, 15 Aug 1867, in West Taieri, Otago. They also had 14 children
the children of Alexander & Margaret
.. 1 1869 - 1912 Thomas 'Tom' Aitken
.. * born 12 Jan 1869 in Otago
* Thomas was an Accountant in Perth, WA
Thomas died 17 Jan 1912 in Belmont, Perth aged 43. He is buried grave 60, section DA at Karrakatta
Sunday Times, 18 Feb 1912 Probates and Administration: Thomas Aitken, late of Belmont, near Perth, accountant, to Andrew Cowie Aitken, £412 2s 10d

.. 2 1870 - 1947 William 'Willie' Aitken
.. * born 29 Aug 1870 in Maungatua, Otago
* William married Elizabeth Towers (1873-1910, see below)

.. 3 1872 - Alexander Aitken
.. * born 1872 in Dunedin, nothing else at this time

.. 4 1874 - 1966 Margaret Allen 'Maggie' Aitken
.. * born 20 March 1874 in Dunedin
* Allen was her maternal grandmother's name
* Margaret married William Reuben Boyles (1875-1951) in 1903, brother of sister Agnes's husband, & had 6 children (4 sons)

.. 5 1876 - 1951 Agnes Barry Aitken
.. * born 20 Jan 1876 in Dunedin. Agnes was a teacher
* Agnes married George 'Bert' Boyles (1870-1945) in 1900, brother of sister Margaret's husband, & had 5 children (3 sons)

.. 6 1877 - 1963 John Craig Aitken
.. * born 28 April 1877 in Dunedin
* Craig was his mother's name
* John married Rosina Denton (1878-1967) in 1903 & had 7 children (6 sons)
John died 24 Aug 1963 aged 86. His last address was Sandymount, Dunedin. He is buried Plot 36, Block 270 at Andersons Bay with wife Rosina and others

.. 7 1879 - 1966 Andrew Cowie Aitken
.. * born 29 May 1879 in Dunedin
* Cowie was his paternal grandmother's name
* Andrew married Lillian Lydia Osborne (1879-1947) in Perth, WA in 1903. The names of some of their children were Margaret Alice 'Judy' Aitken, Jeanie Frances 'Jean' Aitken, Pearl Aitken,
Sunday Times, 18 Feb 1912 Probates and Administration: Thomas Aitken, late of Belmont, near Perth, accountant, to Andrew Cowie Aitken, £412 2s 10d
* Lydia died 17 Dec 1947 aged 68. Andrew died 31 July 1966 aged 87. Their ashes are scattered at Karrakatta, Perth

.. 8 1881 - 1966 Jeanie Stuart Aitken
.. * born 20 June 1881 in Dunedin
* Jeanie married George Mitchell Morris (1876-1932) from Scotland in 1904

.. 9 1882 - 1959 Edward Young Aitken
.. * born 19 Nov 1882 in Dunedin
* Young was his paternal great grandmother's name
* Edward married Ellen Eason Dick (1884-1949) in 1907 & had 6 children (3 sons)

. 10 1884 - 1946 Annie Wilson Aitken
.. * born 24 Nov 1884 in Dunedin
* Annie married Alfred Henry Hall in 1911 & had at least 3 children

. 11 1887 - 1929 Mary Louisa Heron Aitken
.. * born 21 Jan 1887 in Dunedin
* Heron was her maternal great aunt's name
* Mary married William Morton (1886-1952) in 1918

. 12 1888 - 1968 David Henry 'Harry' Aitken
.. * born 24 Oct 1888 in Palmerston South
* David married Sarah Alice Cain (1901-1930) in Temuka in 1920

. 13 1890 - 1909 Frances Willer 'Fanny' Aitken
.. * born 4 Jan 1890
* Evening Star, 7 Sep 1909 - On September 6, at her parents' residence, Seal Point road, Sandymount, Frances Willer (Fanny), dearly beloved youngest daughter of Alexander and Margaret Aitken; aged 19 years.

. 14 1892 - 1894 Ida May Aitken
.. * born 27 Jan 1892 in Dunedin
* Otago Witness, 1 Nov 1894 AITKEN - On the 28th October, at her parents' residence, Sandymount, Ida May, beloved daughter of Alexander and Margaret Aitken; aged two years and nine months.
NOTE The last 2 girls are buried together in Plot 4, Block 8 at Anderson's Bay, next to their parents and brother William. Also buried with them is William's wife Elizabeth (nee Towers) who died 31 March 1910. If it wasn't for this fact then I would say that the Elizabeth who died in 1910 probably wasn't William's wife because 2 further children were born after her death - see William & Elizabeth below.

Alexander Aitken died 11 Feb 1919 aged 77
Margaret Aitken died 23 Sep 1929 aged 76
son William (below) died 16 Jan 1947 aged 76
* William's ashes are buried with his parents in Plot 2, Block 8 at Andersons Bay cemetery, Dunedin

The family of WILLIAM AITKEN
..His wife & children:
1870 - 1947 William Aitken married Elizabeth Towers 23 March 1894
* Elizabeth was a daughter of William Arbuckle Towers (1850-1889), a Blacksmith from Scotland & Ann Elizabeth Ashwell (1855-1938). Elizabeth's father was admitted to Dunedin Hospital on 9 Oct 1889 and died there on the 14th Oct aged 38. He is buried in Southern cemetery. Her mother Ann remarried in 1891 to George Henry Sismey (1855-1932) and had a daughter Emily Sismey (1893-1958). They later moved to Auckland and are buried in Hillsborough

children of William & Elizabeth
✴ indicates that they were born in Dunedin to a William & Elizabeth Aitken but need more research to verify their parents
.. 1 1895 - 1967 Alexander Craig 'Alec' Aitken
* born 1 April 1895 in Dunedin
* He became Professor Alec Aitken.
* Another biography of Professor Aitken says he was 1 of 7 children.
* Alec had an impressive war record.
* He kept his war mates entertained playing a violin
.. 2 1896 - 1988 Elizabeth Margaret Aitken
.. 3 1899 - 1955 Winifred Stuart Aitken
.. 4 1901 - 1988 William Towers Aitken
✴ . 5 1902 - 1985 George Ruben Aitken
* born 5 Feb 1902. Registered as George Thomas Mark Ruben Aitken. Used only George Ruben Aitken. Married Fanny Robina Clara/Claire Stevenson in 1925 & his buried with her & her mother Ann in their family grave at Waitati, Dunedin
.. 6 1903 - 1971 Leslie Milner Aitken
* Leslie was a journalist and the chief sub-editor of the Christchurch 'Press'
.. 7 1905 - Harry Arthur Ashwell Aitken
.. 8 1906 - 1956 Bertrand Rowland Aitken
.. 9 1908 - 1908 Alice Mary Jane Aitken (twin)
. 10 1908 - 1971 Alan Arbuckle Aitken (twin)
NOTE Elizabeth died 31 March 1910 aged 37
Evening Star, 1 April 1910 AITKEN On March 31 1910, at her residence 107 St David street, Dunedin, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of William Aitken; aged 37 years. Deeply regretted. Private interment
* She is buried with 2 of William's young sisters (see above). Then another 2 children of William & Elizabeth Aitken were registered on the dates given on BDM, because Pearl for one, knew her mother was nee Towers and yet she was born (supposedly) 3 years later. Were these dates later taken as birth dates officially?
✴ . 11 1911 - Elizabeth May Aitken
* born (or registered) 14 May 1911
✴ . 12 1913 - 1989 Pearl Jessie Gaines 'Pearlie' Aitken
* born (or registered) 19 Oct 1913 as Pearlie Jessie
Pearl married Alfred Challis (1911-1989) in 1932. They died within 3 months of each other

* can you help with this family

PHOTO
Family Plot 2, Block 8 at Andersons Bay Cemetery
William Aitken & his parents

written for DrewMc who wrote on 2019-05-25 ..
Pearl Challis was my great Aunt and lived in Lumsden, NZ. Her father William Aitken, we think remarried after his first wife died, in 1910. Her maiden name was Aitken, she was often called Pearlie. This was a "nickname". Her Father, was William Aitken, born about 1871. William Aitken, married Elizabeth Towers, about 1894 in Dunedin. Elizabeth was born about 1873, in England and died on the 31st Mar, 1910 in Dunedin. Elizabeth Towers was the daughter of; William Arbuckle Towers, who was born about 1850. He died about 1889, aged about 39. Her mother was Ann Elizabeth (Ashwell) Towers, who was born about 1855. Pearl, was born on or around 1913 in Lumsden. We don't yet have conclusive proof, that Elizabeth was her actual mother, as the registration of a birth, had to be done within 6 weeks, of a child being born. However as Elizabeth had just died, this small formality may have been overlooked, after her death.
★ sorry Drew, you have two families mixed up. Pearl Jessie Gaines 'Pearlie' Aitken was born 19 Oct 1913 to William Aitken and Elizabeth Ann Gaines (1874-1936) not Elizabeth Towers (1873-1910). Pearl married Alfred Challis (1911-1989) in 1932. They died within 3 months of each other in Invercargill. Other children were born to William Aitken & Elizabeth Ann Gaines. One brother of Pearl's was George Ruben Aitken (1902-1985). Registered as George Thomas Mark Ruben Aitken, he used only George Ruben Aitken. You need to follow that line Drew ★
* I have fully researched both families for you
* Just for now, I will make this one public

Family of ★ 1 . WILLIAM AITKEN (1870-1947)
.....~ PARENTS & SIBLINGS ~
ALEXANDER Aitken was born 24 April 1841 in Scotland to Thomas Aitken (1814-1899) & Margaret Cowie (1819-1892).
MARGARET Craig was born 28 Sep 1849 in Lanarkshire, Scotland to William Wright Craig (1813-1898) & Margaret Allen (1807-1901).

Alexander & Margaret married in Lanark, Scotland 22 Oct 1867. They sailed from Greenock, Scotland, 14 Dec 1867, on the 'Viola', with 125+ other immigrants, arriving in Port Chalmers 12 March 1868
OF NOTE One of Margaret's brothers, James Craig (1840-1924) had emigrated from Lancashire to NZ earlier and was probably their sponsor. James married Williamina McDonald (1844-1896) who emigrated into Dunedin on the 'Paria', 15 Aug 1867, in West Taieri, Otago. They also had 14 children

the children of ALEXANDER & MARGARET
.. 1 1869 - 1912 Thomas 'Tom' Aitken
.. * born 12 Jan 1869 in Otago
* Thomas was an Accountant in Perth, WA
Thomas died 17 Jan 1912 in Cloverdale, Perth, by suicide. He was 43. He is buried grave 60, section DA at Karrakatta with brother Alexander
The West Australian, 1 Feb 1912
CORONER'S INQUEST - SWAMP TRAGEDY. The adjourned inquest concerning the death of Thomas Aitken, who shot himself at Cloverdale on January 17, was concluded before Mr W. H. McCormack, J.P. and a jury yesterday. Alexander Aitken, a brother of the deceased said he was working on a garden property with his brother on the day in question. Early in the morning witness went out to work, but hearing the report of a firearm he returned to the house and discovered the deceased on the floor with his brains blown out. Prior to January 17, Aitken appeared to be despondent and was unable to sleep.
Dr Blanchard, in his medical testimony, said the top of the deceased's head was blown completely off. He was called to the house directly after the affair and found a gun lying across Aitken's legs. He concluded death was due to a gunshot wound and was instantaneous.
Letters put in by the police, one of which was written by the deceased the day prior to his death, indicated a troubled and disappointed mind in connection with financial affairs. One passage read: "What form of lunacy led me to such a God-forsaken place as this, or to think that I could make a success of it."
The circumstances were pathetic, as it appeared that Aitken had taken up 90 acres of swamp land close to Welshpool, but 31 miles from the nearest road. The approach was all the way through sand and in the second note the deceased made reference to "swamp lunacy." The letters also stated that sufficient money would be left behind, he thought, to meet his liabilities. From information in the hands of the police, probably between £930 and £1,000 will remain after all liabilities have been met.
The jury decided that Aitken came to his death as the result of a gunshot wound, self inflicted, whilst temporarily insane.
Sunday Times, 18 Feb 1912 Probates and Administration: Thomas Aitken, late of Belmont, near Perth, accountant, to Andrew Cowie Aitken, £412 2s 10d (roughly equivalent today to $74,000)

★ .. 2 1870 - 1947 William 'Willie' Aitken
.. * born 29 Aug 1870 in Maungatua, Otago
* William married Elizabeth Tomlinson/Towers (1872-1910) see their family below

.. 3 1872 - 1937 Alexander Aitken
.. * born 3 June 1872 in West Taieri
Alexander died 6 Oct 1937 aged 65 in Perth, WA
He is buried Grave 60, section DA at Karrakatta cemetery with brother Tom
NOTE Spelled as Aitkin on BDM. Alexander moved to Perth and lived in Belmont with his brother Tom

.. 4 1874 - 1966 Margaret Allen 'Maggie' Aitken
.. * born 20 March 1874 in Dunedin
* Allen was her maternal grandmother's name
* Margaret married William Reuben Boyles (1875-1951) in 1903 and had 6 children (4 sons). William was son of George Boyles & Frances Weller and a brother of sister Agnes's husband Bert
* William died 5 Jan 1951 aged 76
Margaret died 13 July 1966 aged 92
They are buried Plot 11, Block 12 at Andersons Bay

.. 5 1876 - 1951 Agnes Barry Aitken
.. * born 20 Jan 1876 in Dunedin
* She was a teacher
* Agnes married George Herbert 'Bert' Boyles (1870-1945) in 1900 and had 5 children (3 sons). Bert was a son of George Boyles & Frances Weller and a brother of sister Margaret's husband William
* Bert died 6 Nov 1943 aged 73 in Waikato
Agnes died 14 Oct 1951 in Hamilton aged 75
They are buried DD-F-18 at Hamilton East cemetery

.. 6 1877 - 1963 John Craig Aitken
.. * born 28 April 1877 in Dunedin
* Craig was his mother's name
* John married Rosina Denton (1878-1967) on his 26th birthday, 28 April 1903 & had 7 children (6 sons)
* Rosina was born in Sandymount, Dunedin, the 4th of 8 children of Christopher Denton (1848-1938) & Eliza Wilby (1848-1914) - England to Dunedin. (Rosina's sister Maria was a marriage witness for John's brother William in 1894)
John died 24 Aug 1963 aged 86. His last address was Sandymount, Dunedin.
* Rosina died 19 Dec 1967 aged 88
They are buried Plot 36, Block 270 at Andersons Bay and others
their HEADSTONE reads In loving memory of John Craig, loved husband of Rosina Aitken, died 24 August 1963 aged 86 years. ALSO His beloved wife Rosina, died 19 December 1967 aged 88 years. They will be done

.. 7 1879 - 1966 Andrew Cowie Aitken
.. * born 29 May 1879 in Dunedin
* Cowie was his paternal grandmother's name
* Andrew married Lillian Lydia Osborne (1879-1947) in Perth, WA in 1903. The names of some of their children were Margaret Alice 'Judy' Aitken, Jeanie Frances 'Jean' Aitken, Pearl Aitken,
Sunday Times, 18 Feb 1912 Probates and Administration: Thomas Aitken, late of Belmont, near Perth, accountant, to Andrew Cowie Aitken, £412 2s 10d (roughly equivalent today to $74,000)
* Lydia died 17 Dec 1947 aged 68
Andrew died 31 July 1966 aged 87
Their ashes are scattered at Karrakatta, Perth

.. 8 1881 - 1966 Jeanie Stuart Aitken
.. * born 20 June 1881 in Dunedin
* Jeanie married George Mitchell Morris (1878-1932) from Scotland in 1904
* George died 2 Nov 1932 aged 54 in Pukehiki.
Jeanie died 33 years later, on 23 June 1966. They are buried Plot 24, Block 2 at Portobello cemetery, Dunedin

.. 9 1882 - 1959 Edward Young Aitken
.. * born 19 Nov 1882 in Dunedin
* Young was his paternal great grandmother's name
* Edward married Ellen Eason Dick (1883-1949) in 1907 & had 6 children (3 sons)
* Ellen was a daughter of William Dick & Ellen Smith. She died 26 March 1949 aged 66 in Musselburgh.
Edward died 10 Sep 1959 aged 76 in Musselburgh, Dunedin. They are buried at Andersons Bay

. 10 1884 - 1946 Annie Wilson Aitken
.. * born 24 Nov 1884 in Dunedin
* Annie married Alfred Henry Hall (1885-1964) in 1911 & had at least 3 children
* Alfred was a son of Richard Hall & Sarah Swinerd
Annie died 3 Aug 1946 aged 61
* Alfred died 5 June 1964 aged 78
They are buried Plot 106, Block 66 at Andersons Bay

. 11 1887 - 1929 Mary Louisa Heron Aitken
.. * born 21 Jan 1887 in Dunedin
* Heron was her maternal great aunt's name
* Mary married William Morton (1886-1952) in 1918
Mary died 19 Oct 1929 aged 42
* William died 30 Aug 1952 aged 66
They are buried Plot 26, Block 51 at Waitati cemetery

. 12 1888 - 1968 David Henry 'Harry' Aitken
.. * born 24 Oct 1888 in Palmerston South
* David married Sarah Alice Cain (1901-1930) in Temuka in 1920
* Sarah was born in Temuka 28 Nov 1901 to Hans Caine (1842-1921), from Belfast & his 2nd wife, Alice Fawdray (1863-1906).
* Sarah died 21 Sep 1930 aged 29 at Sunnyside Hospital
* David complained about his maintenance payments (suggesting dependent children) on 18 Nov 1930, in the Supreme Court in Christchurch. They reduced his arrears payment to £20, to be payable at the rate of 5s a week

. 13 1890 - 1909 Frances Willer 'Fanny' Aitken
.. * born 4 Jan 1890
* Evening Star, 7 Sep 1909 - On September 6, at her parents' residence, Seal Point road, Sandymount, Frances Willer (Fanny), dearly beloved youngest daughter of Alexander and Margaret Aitken; aged 19 years.

. 14 1892 - 1894 Ida May Aitken
.. * born 27 Jan 1892 in Dunedin
* Otago Witness, 1 Nov 1894 AITKEN - On the 28th October, at her parents' residence, Sandymount, Ida May, beloved daughter of Alexander and Margaret Aitken; aged two years and nine months.
NOTE The last 2 girls are buried together in Plot 4, Block 8 at Anderson's Bay, next to their parents and brother William. Also buried with them is William's wife Elizabeth (nee Towers) who died 31 March 1910

ALEXANDER Aitken died 11 Feb 1919 aged 77
MARGARET Aitken died 23 Sep 1929 aged 76
son William (below) died 16 Jan 1947 aged 76
* William's ashes are buried with his parents in Plot 2, Block 8 at Andersons Bay cemetery, Dunedin

Family of ★ 2 . WILLIAM AITKEN (1870-1947)
.....~ WIFE & CHILDREN ~
William Aitken married
Elizabeth Tomlinson/Towers (1873-1910)
.. and had 7 children
* Elizabeth was born to Robert James Tomlinson & Ann Elizabeth Ashwell (1855-1938) who married in Wolverhampton in 1871. Ann remarried in 1877 to William Arbuckle Towers (1850-1889), a Blacksmith from Scotland. Elizabeth's name became Towers. William Arbuckle Towers was admitted to Dunedin Hospital on 9 Oct 1889 and died there on the 14 Oct. He was 38. He is buried in Southern cemetery.
Her mother Ann remarried in 1891 to George Henry Sismey (1855-1932) and had a daughter Emily Sismey (1893-1958).
William & Elizabeth married on 23 March 1894 at the home of her mother (& her 3rd husband George Sismey), in Leith Street, Dunedin. Their witnesses were William's brother Thomas Aitken & the sister-in-law of his brother John Craig Aitken, Maria Denton (1870-1939) (who married 5 years later to William Upton Harvey)
The Sismeys later moved to Auckland and are buried in Hillsborough

children of WILLIAM & ELIZABETH
.. 1 ..
1895 - 1967 Alexander Craig 'Alec' Aitken
.. * born 1 April 1895 in Dunedin
his mother died the day before his 15th birthday : he was 52 when his father died
Alec married Mary Winifred Betts in NZ 1920
* She was a daughter of Alfred George Geoffrey Betts (1870-1946) & Ada Mary Grindley (1871-1950)
* Alec became Professor Aitken.
* Another biography of Professor Aitken says he was 1 of 7 children.
* Alec had an impressive war record.
* He kept his war mates entertained playing a violin
Alexander died 3 Nov 1967 in Edinburgh, Scotland aged 72
* Mary died 29 April 1971 in Edinburgh aged 77
They are buried at Warriston Crematorium

.. 2 ..
1896 - 1988 Elizabeth Margaret Aitken
.. * born 30 Sep 1896
13 when her mother died
50 when her father died
Elizabeth married Charles Herbert Kayes (1900-1958) in 1925
* Charles was a son of Charles William Kayes & Edith Shepherd
* Charles died 2 May 1958 aged 57
Elizabeth died 3 March 1988 aged 91

.. 3 ..
1898 - 1955 Winifred Stuart Aitken
.. * born 28 Dec 1898 in Dunedin
11 when her mother died
48 when her father died
Winifred married Albert Victor Ernest Manley Keast (1896-1969) in 1927
* Albert was a son of Albert Ernest Alfred Keast & Laura Ann Manley
Winifred died 2 Dec 1955 in Invercargill
* Albert died 20 April 1969 aged 73
They are buried together Plot 375, Block 35 at Eastern Cemetery
HEADSTONE reads Remembrance. Winifred Stuart Keast 1898-1954. Albert Victor Keast 1896-1969

.. 4 ..
1901 - 1988 William Towers Aitken
.. * born 10 Jan 1901 in Dunedin
9 when his mother died
46 when his father died
William married Martha Craig (1904-1991) in 1928
* Martha was a daughter of James Craig (1873-1946) & Margaret Alexandrina White (1879-1979), both buried Oamaru Old cemetery
William died 18 Jan 1988 aged 87
* Martha died 30 April 1991 aged 86
They are buried Plot 28, Block AG1 at Oamaru Lawn

.. 5 ..
1903 - 1971 Leslie Milner Aitken
.. * born 22 April 1903 in Dunedin
7 when his mother died
44 when his father died
* Leslie was a journalist and the chief sub-editor of the Christchurch 'Press'
Leslie married Belle Darling Renaut (1905-1985) in 1933
* Belle was born 26 Nov 1905, a daughter of Captain Charles Malcolm Renaut & Isabella Darling Ormiston
Otago Daily Times, 25 July 1933
The marriage was celebrated on Saturday evening at the Knox Presbyterian Church, Bealey avenue, Christchurch, of Belle Darling, younger daughter of Captain and Mrs C. M. Renaut, of Papanui and Leslie Milner Aitken, of Christchurch, son of Mr W. Aitken, Dunedin. The Rev T. W. Armour officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, was wearing a lovely frock of cream and gold brocade, Designed on long slender-fitting lines, the frock was enhanced by its simplicity. The sleeves were close-fitting to the wrists and from knee-height the skirt fell in full flares to the instep. A tiny spray of orange blossom was placed on one shoulder. Her veil of tulle was held by a coronet of pearls, with a strand of orange blossom buds across the back and she carried a sheaf of lilies. Mr R. Tudor Roberts, of Dunedin, attended her sister as matron of honour. She wore an attractive ensemble of grey and violet. the frock of dove grey crepe was finished with a high-collared cape. On her hair she wore a circlet of purple pansies and carried a posy of violets. Mr Trevor Ross, of Christchurch, was best man.
After the ceremony a reception was held at Warner's Hotel. Mrs Renaut received her guests wearing a smart frock of beige georgette and lace, under a brown faced cloth coat with a collar of musquash. A spray of orange-shaded flowers added a touch of colour. Her hat was of brown felt. Mr and Mrs Aitken left later for the North Island, the bride wearing a smart nigger brown wool crepe de chine frock with touches of beige at wrists and neck, a brown cloth coat and a becoming hat of beige fur felt.
Leslie died 28 Sep 1971 aged 68
* Belle died 18 May 1985 aged 79

.. 6 ..
1905 - 1934 Harry Arthur Ashwell Aitken
.. * born 30 Nov 1905 in Dunedin
4 when his mother died
deceased when his father died
* Harry was a Chemist (read his obituary)
Harry died 23 March 1934 in London aged 28
Evening Star, 28 March 1934 AITKEN - On March 23 1934, London, Harry Arthur Ashwell, dearly beloved son of Wm. Aitken, 1 Norwood street, Dunedin.
OBITUARY of Harry Arthur Ashwell Aitken. Harry was born at Dunedin, New Zealand, on November 30th, 1905. He studied at Otago University 1924-7 and graduated M.Sc. with honours in Chemistry. After holding a post-graduate bursary and working on the essential oils of Podocarpus species he obtained in 1929 a National Research scholarship of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research; during its tenure he investigated the sulphur in organic and inorganic combination in pasture grasses. From 1930 to 1932 he was chemist to the Goitre and Cancer Research Department of the Otago University Medical School and with C. E. Hercus and others, published papers on iodine in goitre, a paper with A. M. Begg on tumour regression and, by himself, papers on a continuous dialyser and on the determination of iodine in blood and butter. In 1933 Aitken was granted a University Free passage for research in this country, where he at first continued his work on sulphur in grasses in the laboratory of Prof. G. Barger and then migrated to London to take the Institute of Chemistry Fellowship examination, which he passed. Unfortunately, application to study had undermined a somewhat delicate constitution, leading to an illness from which he died in London on March 23rd 1934. Aitken was of a shy and retiring disposition and hardly became known to British biochemists as he deserved to be.
Otago Daily Times, 28 March 1934
Mr Harry A. Aitken The friends of Mr Harry A. Aitken will learn with regret of his death in London on March 23, news of which was received in Dunedin by cablegram yesterday. Mr Aitken was a brilliant student at the Otago Boys' High School, from which he won a junior University scholarship in 1923, a distinguished graduate of the University of Otago and acted for some time as chemist in connection with cancer research. He passed the examination for F.I.C. only a few months ago. The deceased was a younger brother of Dr. A. C. Aitken, a distinguished mathematician on the staff of the University of Edinburgh and also of Mr L. M. Aitken, of the sub-editorial staff of the Christchurch 'Press'.

.. 7 ..
1907 - 1971 Alan Arbuckle Aitken
.. * born 26 Dec 1907
3 when his mother died
39 when his father died
Alan married Doris Anne 'Dorrie' (1910-2007 surname to be found)
he served in WWII. Private 9765 with the 2nd N.Z.E.F. His next of kin was his wife, D. A. Aitken of Alexandra, Central Otago.
* In the 'Evening Star' 3 Aug 1940, a novel arrangement, sponsored by the South Dunedin Businessmen's Association, saw loved-ones send 'Cheerios From Home' to the Boys Overseas. Doris wrote .. 9765 Pte. Alan Aitken, 1st Ech. overseas - Love and best wishes and good luck from Dorrie at Alexandra.
* Alan was a prisoner of war in Camp 107 Italy in 1943 and was transferred to Stalag XVIII A in Germany in 1944.
* He was home by 1946 when they had a daughter in Tarbert St., Alexandra on 6 Oct 1946
Alan died 28 Nov 1971 aged 64
* Doris died 9 Nov 2007 aged 97
They are buried Plot 101, Block E at Alexandra cemetery

NOTE
Drew suggested Alan was a twin with Alice Mary Jane Aitken. Alan was born 26 Dec 1907 to William & Elizabeth. Alice was born 2 months later, 6 March 1908 to William & Elizabeth Ann, a sibling of Pearl

ELIZABETH AITKEN died 31 March 1910 aged 37
Evening Star, 1 April 1910 AITKEN On March 31 1910, at her residence 107 St David street, Dunedin, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of William Aitken; aged 37 years. Deeply regretted. Private interment
* She is buried with 2 of William's young sisters (see above)

William next partnered Elizabeth Ann Gaines
They did not marry. Their known children:
1898 - 1979 Lily Aitken (+Lansdell)
1902 - 1985 George Thomas Mark Ruban Aitken (+Stevenson)
1906 - 1955 Bertrude Roland Aitken (+Walters)
1908 - 1963 Mary Alice Jane Aitken (+Burton)
1911 - Elizabeth May Aitken
1913 - 1989 Pearl Jessie Gaines Aitken (+Challis)

William next married on 30 Dec 1916, to Minnie Couper Thompson (1878-1966)
* Minnie was a daughter of Robert Thompson & Elizabeth Couper
Their known children
1920 - 2021 Joyce Clark Couper Aitken
. Joyce married Melvell Greig Kirk (1921-2018) from Scotland, in 1943. They are buried together at Andersons Bay, Dunedin

★ WILLIAM AITKENS
died 16 Jan 1947 aged 76
Evening Star, 17 Jan 1947
DEATH AITKEN - On January 16 1947 (suddenly), at his residence, 1 Norwood street, William, beloved husband of Minnie Aitken. No flowers, by request - The Funeral will leave our chapel, 78 St Andrew street, on Saturday, the 18th inst., at the conclusion of the service, commencing at 1.30 p.m., for the Anderson's Bay Crematorium.
Evening Star, 20 Jan 1947
OBITUARY - Mr WILLIAM AITKEN The death occurred in Dunedin recently of Mr William Aitken, father of Dr Alexander C. Aitken, who has become famous as a mathematician and who at present occupies the Chair of mathematics at the Edinburgh University. Dr Aitken, formerly a student at Otago university, is credited with many astonishing feats of memory while at that institution and has since made many valuable contributions to the science of mathematics. His portrait is hung in the Royal Gallery of Famous Men in London.
The late Mr William Aitken was for many years established in the grocery business in the north end of Dunedin. He was closely associated with the Central Mission, where he was held in the highest esteem. He served for a long period as circuit steward and for over 50 years he had been a trustee. A keen gardener, Mr Aitken made a special study of the cultivation of chrysanthemums.
He was twice married and is survived by his widow, four sons and three daughters. A son, Mr Leslie Aitken, at one time on the reporting staff of the 'Evening Star' and now sub-editor of the 'Christchurch Press.' Other surviving sons are Mr W. Aitken, a farmer at Hakataramea and Mr Alan Aitken of Central Otago. The daughters are Mrs A. Keast, of Invercargill, Mrs Kayes of Wellington and Mrs M. Kirk(sic)
William's ashes are interred with his parents in Anderson Bay

NOTE Aitken buried Karrakatta

PHOTO
Family Plot 2, Block 8 at Andersons Bay Cemetery
Grave of WILLIAM AITKEN & his parents

William Alderman (1848-1912)
married Sarah Jane West (1862-1929) in 1884

their (known) children were:
1885 - Lucy

1886 - Ada Harriet

1887-1948 William - orchardist
- served in WWI as a Rifleman
- serial number 20072
- NZRB, 10th Reinforcements 2nd Battalion, F Company
- embarked 19-8-1916 for Devonport, England on the Aparima
- mother: Mrs W. Alderman, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
- married Annie Jane Trethewey (1882-1960) in 1929
- she was a daughter of Robert & Selina Trethewey

1889-1964 Richard
- married Bessie Franklin in 1917
- a daughter of Walter Franklin & Emily Williams

1890-1891 Frederick
- died aged 11 months
- he is buried at the Old Gorge Cemetery in Woodville

1894-1929 Arthur - clerk
- married Annie Jones in 1916
- served in WWI as a Corporal
- serial number 49135
- NZEF, 27th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
- embarked 12-6-1917 for Devonport, England on the Tahiti
- next of kin: wife Annie, Don Bank Private Hotel, Wellington

1896-1897 Joseph
- Joseph died at 5 months

1898-1899 Donald OR Daniel Robert
- he died aged 6 months

1902-1980 Thomas Robert

1904- 1904 Ernest
- Ernest died aged 5 days

William Anderson STOUT was born 27 February 1863 in Stouts Court, Lenwrick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
1 of 2 sons of Thomas STOUT (1806-1879) & Martha ANDERSON who married 8 May 1862, Lerwick, Shetland Isles
- Thomas had previously been married to Margaret SMITH (1810-1858) & they had 4 children who also emigrated to New Zealand:
1844 - 1930 Robert Stout, Prime Minister of NZ - see notes at end
- Robert married Anna Paterson Logan in 1876 & had 7 children
1846 - ? Jessie Smith Stout
- Jessie married John MacGregor in 1878, had Thomas Stout MacGreogr in 1879
1849 - 1912 George Smith Stout
- George didn't marry
1852 - 1924 Thomas Stout
- Thomas married Sarah Ann Kirkwood in 1884 & had 7 children

THOMAS STOUT died in 1879 and his wife Martha moved to NZ 1880-1882 with son, (William's brother), John Bannatyne Stout (1866-1946)
on 18 July 1900 at the residence of James Anderson, Waikiwi (brother-in-law of the bride), by the Rev George Lindsay, John Bannatyne Stout, son of the late Thomas Stout, merchant, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, to Jeannie (sic, her name was Jane), second daughter of George MACKIE, Stewart island


? William Anderson Stout left Greenock on the Taranaki, leaving Greeock 7 Nov 1878 (however, I didn't find him on the passenger list)

? William attended Otago University between 1884-1887, graduating with a B.A. LL.B. and became a Solicitor.
? Practiced at the Dunedin firm Sievwright & Stout
? He married Louisa Helen STRACHAN on 13 March 1888 in Knox Church Dunedin
- William was 25 & Louisa was 23
from the Shetland Times 28-4-1888
... At Elder Street, Dunedin, New Zealand (home of William Strachan), on the 13th March, by the Rev. D. M. Stuart, D.D., WILLIAM ANDERSON STOUT, B.A., LL.D., Barrister-at-law, Dunedin, to ELIZA (sic) HELEN, third daughter of WILLIAM STRACHAN, Esq., Dunedin

? 1893 they are living in Ross street, Roslyn
? 1905 they are in Filluel street, Invercargill
? 1918 they are at 9 Filleul St, Gladstone, Invercargill when their son Thomas William died in France


the 12 known CHILDREN of WILLIAM & LOUISA:

... 1
1888 - 1972 Ruth Anderson Stout
- born in Roslyn, Dunedin 2 Dec 1888
- Ruth married Arthur Wellesley SIMPSON (1892-1956) 8 July 1914, Invercargill
- they had 9 children
- they lived in Invercargill for a time but Arthur disappeared. Ruth's father, William, asked the Salvation Army to find him. He was in Auckland and William sent Ruth and the children up there to join Arthur
- Arthur died 17 May 1956 aged 64. He is buried in Plot 25, Row F, Public Lawn at Birkenhead/Glenfield Cemetery
RUTH died on 7th Aug 1972 aged 83. She is buried with him
____________________________________

... 2
1890 - 1944 Dorothy Stout
- born in Roslyn, Dunedin 12 Feb 1890
- Dorothy did not marry
- she lived at 59 Filleul St, Gladstone, Invercargill
- In December 1902 she was in Standard IV at Middle School and was 2nd in class (after Mary Harper who was Dux), brother Ernest received an attendance certificate that year
- In March 1904 she won a prize for her Montmellick embroidery work at the St Paul's Presbyterian sunday-school annual flower show. Sister Ruth won a prize for her painting and brother Ernest a prize for his french beans
- In December 1905 she was at the Waihopai School (her father was the committe chairman) in Standard VII, brother Ernest was Dux of the school that year, sister Elsie was in Standard V
DOROTHY died on 14 August 1944 aged 54
- she was buried in BLOCK 25 - PLOT 50 in Eastern Cemetery, Tay Street, Invercargill with her parents and her sister Marjorie

____________________________________

... 3
1891 - 1918 Thomas William Stout
- born in Roslyn, Dunedin 8 Dec 1891
- Thomas was a lawyer
- he served in WWI as Private #29880 with the NZEF 19th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
THOMAS DIED of his WOUNDS on 17 April 1918 aged 28
- he is buried XXIX. E. 14A at Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France and his memorial is on the Family grave memorial, Eastern Cemetery, Tay Street, Invercargill

____________________________________

... 4
1892 - 1963 Ernest Thorval Stout
- born 12 Nov 1892
- In 1905 Ernest was in Standard VI of the Waihopai School and became Dux of the school in December that year
- he married Lorna Gray BOUSFIELD 18 April 1927 in Napier
- Lorna was born 26 September 1907 the 5th of 5 children to Herbert BOUSFIELD & Agnes Ashby McCONNEL
LORNA died 12 January 1952 aged 44 in Napier
- Ernest served in WWI as Private #6/153 with the Canterbury Infantry Battalion
- his enlistment address was Lonsdale House, Worcester Street, central Christchurch
- he was wounded in June & July of 1915. He was in Floriana Hospital, Malta in July 1915 and embarked for London later, sick & wounded
ERNEST died 27 May 1963 aged 70

____________________________________

... 5
1894 - 1981 Elsie Margaret Stout
- born 24 April 1894
- In 1901 Elsie was in Standard I of Middle School
- In 1909 Elsie & brother Ernest received Free Places in the senior examinations
- she married Herbert Simms MITCHEL (1886-1966) 5 July 1912
- Herbert was baptised in 1894 at St Pauls, Invercargill
- she married Mervyn Holmes MITCHEL (1889-1973)
- sons of William Samuel MITCHEL (1853-1917) & Ismene Marian SIMMS (1863-1935)
ELSIE died 29 August 1981 aged 87

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... 6
1896 - 1985 Anna Louisa Stout
- born 11 March 1896
- she married John Alexander? SLOAN 1 July 1936
ANNA died 3 May 1985 aged 89

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... 7
1897 - 1981 Edith May Stout
- born 17 May 1897
- In December 1904 she was in the primer & infant class of the Waihopai School and won a prize for reading
- she did not marry
EDITH died 20 January 1981 aged 83

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... 8
1899 - 1958 Kenneth Stout
- born 2 January 1899
- In 1904 Kenneth was in the infant class at Waihopi School
- he married Barbara Jean BASSETT (1910-?) 17 April 1933
- daughter of Bryan BASSETT & Constance Eveleen KNOWLES
KENNETH died 14 April 1958 aged 59

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... 9
1901 - 1966 Robert Stout
- born 12 December 1900 in Invercargill
- he married Alice Johanna GUNN (1888-1980) in 1929
- 1 of 5 known children of William GUNN & Elizabeth Jane METTAN
- he married Catherine McEwen KING (1899-1972) 11 August 1956 in Timaru
- 1 of 5 known children of James KING & Marion Brown STRANG?
ROBERT died 22 June 1966 in Timaru aged 64
CATHERINE died 17 July 1972 aged 72
- they are buried together Plot 361, Row 141 at Timaru cemetery
- (Alice is buried with her parents)

____________________________________

... 10
1902 - 1989 Eric Stout
- born 23 October 1902
- he married Grace Beatrice FLETCHER (1905-1966) 6 March 1930
- daughter of James FLETCHER & Grace MITCHELL
- Eric was a solicitor
ERIC died in the Victoria Home Invercargill, 27 June 1989 aged 86 and was buried in PLOT 327 - BLOCK 39 at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill with wife Grace
- the inscription reads:
In loving memory of
GRACE BEATRICE
Beloved wife of
ERIC STOUT
Died 18th Sept 1966 aged 61 years
Also the above
ERIC
Died 27th June 1989 aged 86 years

____________________________________

... 11
1904 - 2000 Constance Menzies Stout
- born 3 September 1904
- she married Fred Druce YOUNG (1895-1969) in 1926
- Fred was a bank clerk in Rainbow, Victoria, Australia when he served in WWI as Private #2472 with the 10th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement AIF, embarking from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on 23 June 1915. He was 20 at the time. He returned to Australia 9 September 1916
CONSTANCE died in Wellington 23 December 2000 aged 96

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... 12
1906 - 1943 Marjorie Priscilla Stout
- born 23 March 1906
- Marjorie did not marry
- she served in WWII as Sergeant #823109 with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC)
MARJORY died in NZ 7 April 1943 aged 37 while in service when a truck she was driving was struck by a train from Tuatapere at the show grounds, at a level crossing
- she is buried BLOCK 25 - PLOT 50 in Eastern Cemetery, Tay Street, Invercargill with her parents and her sister Dorothy
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William Anderson Stout died 17 September 1938 agd 75
his wife Louisa Helen Stout died 15 March 1956 aged 92
- they are buried in BLOCK 25 - PLOT 50 in Eastern Cemetery, Tay Street, Invercargill with 2 of their daughters Dorothy and Marjory
- the inscription reads:
In loving memory
WILLIAM ANDERSON STOUT
Beloved husband of
LOUISA H STOUT
Died 16th Sept 1938 aged 75 years
Also their daughters
Sgt MARJORIE P. STOUT W.A.A.C.
Died 7th April 1943 aged 37 years
DOROTHY
Died 11th Aug 1944 aged 54 years
Also the above Louisa H Stout
Died 15th March 1955 aged 91 years
- a plague underneath the main headstone reads:
Also their son
Pte THOMAS WILLIAM STOUT
1st NZEF
Killed at Etaples 17th April 1918
Aged 28 years


NOTES
A half brother, Right Honourable Sir Robert Stout, KCMG, MP. was the 13th Premier of New Zealand on two occasions in the late 19th century and later Chief Justice of New Zealand. He was the only person to hold both these offices.
He was noted for his support of liberal causes such as women's suffrage and for his strong belief that philosophy and theory should always triumph over political expediency ... from that link: Stout was born 28 September 1844 in the town of Lerwick, in Scotland's Shetland Islands. He retained a strong attachment to the Shetland Islands throughout his life. He was given a good education, and eventually qualified as a teacher. He also qualified as a surveyor in 1860. He became highly interested in politics through his extended family, which often met to discuss and debate political issues of the day. Stout was exposed to many different political philosophies during his youth. In 1863, Stout emigrated to Dunedin, New Zealand. Once there, Stout quickly became involved in political debate, which he greatly enjoyed.



STOUT BURIALS in INVERCARGILL



PHOTO
GRAVE of William Anderson & Louisa Helen Stout at Invercargill
- & daughters Dorothy & Marjorie Priscilla

William BEAUMONT (1844-1920)
was born in Portadown, Armagh, Ireland 9 March 1844
he died in Auckland 19 January 1920 aged 75
Auckland Star, 19 January 1920 An old and highly-esteemed resident of Auckland, Mr William Beaumont, died at his residence, Argyle Street, Ponsonby, after a very brief illness early this morning, aged 74 years. Mr Beaumont was for very many years an active member of the Methodist Church, and in his earlier days did good work as a local preacher. He was associated with the late Mr W. H. Smith in founding the Helping hand Mission in Freeman's Bay, which subsequently was taken over by the Methodist Church. Mr Beaumont was a native of the North of Ireland, and came to Auckland in the early sixties. After being employed in various business capacities, he was engaged by Messrs Reed and Brett in 1871, on the staff of the 'Auckland Star," and continued in the capacity of business manager until failing health resulted in his retirement on superannuation at the end of 1913. Mr Beaumont was present at the Jubilee gathering of the staff of the "Auckland Star" last Thursday week, and on their behalf presented the congratulatory address to the proprietors. Mr Beaumont then appeared to be in good health and spirits. Last week, however, he over-exerted himself in the garden, and suffered a collapse from which he never recovered, gradually sinking, until death tool place peacefully this morning. Mr Beaumont married Miss Jagger, and is survived by his widow and an adult family. A thoroughly upright man, and a faithful friend, Mr Beaumont was very popular, both in business circles as manager of the "Auckland Star," and also with his fellow-members of the Staff

Frances Polynesia JAGGER (1844-1925)
was born in Rewa, Fiji
she died in Auckland 21 February 1925 aged 80
Auckland Star, 23 February 1925 An old resident of Ponsonby, Mrs Frances Polynesia Beaumont, died at her residence, Argyle Street, Herne Bay, on Saturday, in the 81st year of her age. The interment took place at Waikaraka Cemetery this afternoon. She was the widow of the late Mr William Beaumont, who was for many years commercial manager of the Auckland 'Star'. He was connected with the 'Star' form early days, and only retired when advancing years rendered rest imperative. An adult family survive their parents.

William & Frances married in New Zealand 17 May 1867
they had 11 children:

... 1
1868 - 1949 Richard Wentworth Beaumont
Richard was a Gardener
spouse not found
RICHARD WENTWORTH Beaumont died 1 September 1949 in Auckland aged 81
- his ashes were scattered from Waikumete

... 2
1870 - 1875 Evelyn Frances Beaumont
born in Auckland 12 April 1870
EVELYN FRANCES Beaumont died 10 March 1875 aged 4.11
Daily Southern Cross, 12 March 1875 BEAUMONT - On March 10, at her father's residence, Collingwood-street, Evelyn Frances, eldest daughter of Wm. Beaumont; aged 4 years and 11 months. The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited.

... 3
1872 - 1930 Edith Mary Beaumont
born in Auckland 18 April 1872
Edith didn't marry
EDITH MARY Beaumont died 28 December 1930 aged 58

... 4
1874 - 1942 Leona May Beaumont
born in Collingwood street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 5 May 1874
Leona married Albert Victor FURNESS (1882-1932) in 1907
ALBERT died 14 July 1932 in Auckland aged 50
Auckland Star, 18 July 1932 The funeral of Mr Albert V. Furness at Waikumete on Saturday afternoon was very largely attended by commercial men of the city. The family has had many letters and telegrams expressing sympathy from all parts of the province. Mr Furness was in France for about two and a half years, and was wounded at the battle of Ypres. On his return he resumed his position with Messrs A. J. Entrican, Ltd., and had been a director of the firm for several years past. His wife was Miss Leona Beaumont, daughter of the late Mr William Beaumont, the former business manager of the 'Auckland Star'
LEONA MAY Furness died 22 October 1942 aged 68
- they are buried WESLEY DIVISION C Row 2, Plot 18 at Waikumete

... 5
1876 - William Melville Beaumont
born in Auckland
William Melville Beaumont possibly died in Orange, NSW

... 6
1878 - 1943 Alfred Leslie Beaumont
Alfred was a Draper
spouse not found
In July 1910 Alfred was a visitor to the NZ pavilion at Shepherd's Bush, London
Alfred served in WWI as Private 26771 with the NZEF, 17th Reinforcements Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company. He embarked from Wellington 25 Sep 1916 (with brother Harold) listing his next of kin as his sister Evelyn of 18 Argyle Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Auckland Star, 9 September 1931 Knocked down by a motor car near Wallace Street, Herne Bay, yesterday afternoon, Mr A. L. Beaumont, aged 54 of 18 Argyle Street, Herne Bay, had his arm broken. he was taken to Auckland Hospital
New Zealand Herald, 20 March 1939 Mr Alfred Leslie Beaumont, aged 61, of 28 Argyle Street, Herne Bay, suffered an injury to the shoulder when he slipped and fell at a picnic at Pine Island yesterday
ALFRED LESLIE Beaumont died 1 September 1943 in Auckland aged 65
he is buried SOLDIERS BURIAL A Row 4a, Plot 16 at Waikumete

... 7
1880 - 1944 Ethel Madge Beaumont
born in Auckland 27 April 1880, Madge was her the name of her paternal grandmother
Ethel married Joshua Cobden KEESING (1865-1945) in 1900
Ethel next married Thomas? LUXTON
ETHEL MADGE Luxton died 19 August 1944 aged 64
- they were cremated at Waikumete

... 8
1882 - 1965 Evelyn Florence Beaumont
born in Auckland 29 April 1882
spouse not found
EVELYN FLORENCE Beaumont died 8 December 1966 aged 84

... 9
1884 - 1972 Muriel Constance Beaumont
born in Auckland 30 June 1884
Muriel married Edward Lester METHERELL Christmas Eve 1914
Auckland Star, 16 January 1915 METHERELL-BEAUMONT - On December 24 1914, at the residence of the brides parents, Edward Lester, son of the late William Edward Metherell of South Norwood, England and Auckland, to Muriel Constance, daughter of William Beaumont, of Argyle Street, Ponsonby
MURIEL CONSTANCE Metherell died 2 May 1972 aged 87 (a widow)
- she was cremated at Waikumete

... 10
1887 - 1976 Clara Lillian Beaumont
born in Auckland 22 December 1887
Clara married Keith Anthony Wallace MacKENZIE (1892-Oct 1976) in 1919
Auckland Star, 13 August 1919 MACKENZIE-BEAUMONT - On July 21, at St Peter's Church, by the Rev Haselden, Keith Anthony Wallace, son of Dr. F. Wallace Mackenzie of Wellington, to Clara Lillian, daughter of William Beaumont of Auckland
CLARA LILLIAN MacKenzie died 25 June 1976 aged 88

... 11
1890 - 1943 Harold Leonard 'Sam' Beaumont
Harold was a Clerk, he didn't marry
he served in WWI as Private 26770 with the NZEF, 17th Reinforcements Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company. He embarked from Wellington 25 Sep 1916 (with brother Alfred) listing his next of kin as his sister Edith of 18 Argyle Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
HAROLD LEONARD 'Sam' Beaumont died 6 August 1943 in Auckland aged 53
Auckland Star, 7 August 1943 BEAUMONT - On August 6, at his residence, 28 Argyle Street, Herne bay, Harold Leonard (Sam), son of the late William and Frances beaumont. Funeral leaves the above address 11 a.m., Monday for Waikumete
he is buried SOLDIERS BURIAL G Row 3, Plot 2A at Waikumete

NOTES
Mr Arthur R. BRETT reminiscences: earliest days of the 'Auckland Star' when the press was a primitive little machine of the flat-bed type, operated by hand ...